1718: "The Moment New York Set the Style"

1718: "The Moment New York Set the Style"

July 19, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 1718

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This episode explores how Eleanor Lambert's 1943 'Press Week' shifted the fashion industry's focus from Paris to New York, establishing American style as a global leader.

Interesting Things with JC #1718: "The Moment New York Set the Style" - Discover how Eleanor Lambert’s 1943 "Press Week" broke the fashion world’s reliance on Paris and established the American look as a global powerhouse. We examine the wartime ingenuity and iconic designers that transformed New York into the epicenter of modern style.

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